When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the Town of Perth, Ontario, garbage & recycling rules are set by Landfill and Hazardous Waste (Town of Perth) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-26. Fee: Garbage bag tags $2.00 each; landfill fees charged per tonne (e.g., regular non-hazardous solid waste $130.70/tonne). Accepted or banned: Fluorescent tubes/compact bulbs, liquid used paints/stains, single-use batteries, oil filters, car batteries, tires. Collection schedule: Garbage is collected bi-weekly.
| accepted or banned | Fluorescent tubes/compact bulbs, liquid used paints/stains, single-use batteries, oil filters, car batteries, tires. | Other Drop-Off Locations |
| fee | Garbage bag tags $2.00 each; landfill fees charged per tonne (e.g., regular non-hazardous solid waste $130.70/tonne). | Fees & Charges |
rules page: Perth landfill at 666 Wildlife Road; hours Tue/Wed/Fri 8-4:30 and Sat 8-noon; holiday closures; hazardous waste and large item guidance.
| collection schedule | Garbage is collected bi-weekly. | bi-weekly curbside waste collection service |
| sorting required | yes | Yes. Pick up your green bin and kitchen pail |
| container or bag limit | Up to two bags every other week without a tag; extra bags must be tagged. | up to two bags every other week without a tag |
| accepted or banned | Plastic, metal, and glass are prohibited in green bin. | Items like plastic, metal, and glass contaminate |
| fee | Additional garbage tags cost $2.00 each. | Additional tags are available at Town Hall for $2.00 each. |
rules page: bi-weekly garbage, weekly Green Bin, set out by 7 a.m.; two-bag limit every other week without a tag, extra bags need tags ($2.00 at Town Hall); 2026 north/south zone calendars; contractor collection.